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R174 DBM

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,632 mi
Last recorded102,632 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 DBM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 102,632 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,437 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 93,769 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 93,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2012 86,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,044 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blade rubbers slightly split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 80,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,612 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,258 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 69,238 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,739 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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R174 DBM is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 100,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R174 DBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R174 DBM registered?

R174 DBM is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R174 DBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 DBM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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